We’re Planning for our 60th Show  – October 5, 6, 7, 2023!

** Anyone interested in leading a gourd workshop for 2023 may submit an application by March 18, 2023. **

If you need additional time, or have questions, please contact John Martin at martin.jf.kl@frontier.com, or 937-446-2174.

2023 Gourd Show Workshop Application
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Gourds are perfect birdhouses!

The OGS has partnered with the Grange Audubon Center in Columbus to sponsor a special Gourd category in their annual birdhouse competition!!

$100 for the top GOURD birdhouse!

Let’s celebrate the birds and OGS and get your entry in by March 10!!
Click here for the Birdhouse Registration form.
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Misc pictures from the 2022 Show

Click HERE OHIO GOURD SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

to Renew your Membership for 2023

 

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The online Gourd Shop is offline for a few months.

We hope to be back open later this year!

We’re Living the Gourd Life

Ohio Gourd Patches

Central Ohio
Needs someone to organize.

West Central Ohio
Meets at Shawnee Prairie Park (Darke County)

Contact Celia Roberts
normcelia@charter.net

NorthWest Ohio.  Christie DeLamater, OGS member in Waterville, Ohio, is looking for fellow gourd enthusiasts to start a new gourd patch in NW Ohio.    Contact Christie DeLamater  (419) 343-0771,  chrisvdel@juno.com.

Start One
Gourd Patch Launch

Start a Gourd Patch near you. Meet, socialize, exchange plants, gourds, and art. Create special events like The Grand Illumination!

Christie DeLamater, OGS member in Waterville, Ohio, is looking for fellow gourd enthusiasts to start a new gourd patch in NW Ohio.    Contact Christie DeLamater  (419) 343-0771,  chrisvdel@juno.com.

For Kids
Youth Program

OGS Youth Program is open to young people ages 5 to 18. $50 Award for successful completion of the program each year!

Congratulations to our first successful participant of 2020, Mckenna H, mentored by Vikkie Mustad.

OGS provides opportunities for creativity, learning, community involvement and sharing of talents to people of all ages.

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The Ohio Gourd Society: Active and Social

We host meetings each year in addition to our signature event, The Ohio Gourd Show!

You can find us on Facebook, meet with your local gourd patch, start one of your own, get involved in our board or our youth program, or donate to support the work of our organization!